Water temperatures are extremely low at the moment. If you’ve spent the festive season scrolling through pics of sea swimmers emerging from their Christmas dip, red faced and beaming, you might be mustering up the courage to take a quick plunge yourself. But if you’re planning on it, be mindful of not staying in the […]

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“This facility will save lives.” An Bord Pleanála has granted temporary permission for Ireland’s first medically supervised injection facility in Dublin. Merchants Quay will host the facility, a nonprofit organisation that provides services for people who are homeless and those struggling with addiction. According to the Irish Mirror, Merchants Quay Ireland claims, “the supervised […]

3 years ago

2022 has been an exceptionally challenging year for hospitality to say the very least. Rising energy bills and the bite of the cost of living crisis has unfortunately meant that many incredible businesses have had to close their doors this year. As the year draws to a close, we’ve taken some time to highlight some […]

3 years ago

We will remember you. 2022 was a great year for openers, but unfortunately saw way too many closures in Dublin as well. While the ending of severe coronavirus restrictions certainly helped the hospitality scene, rising costs and the lack of staff forced a lot of businesses’ hands when it came to remaining open. Here […]

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Wake up, it’s a beautiful morning. Stephen’s Day can take you on either one of two journeys. You can curl up in front of whatever RTÉ’s showing with a leftover turkey sambo and what remains of the selection boxes (a perfect way to spend the day, to be quite honest), or you can lash on […]

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Time for donuts and ramen to make way for a new supreme. As we bid farewell to 2022, the year that will no doubt go down as one of the longest in history, here at Lovin we’re looking to the future. What food trends will we see grasping the country in a chokehold next year? […]

3 years ago

Do your Christmas Eve traditions involve a creamy pint with friends or fam before heading home to get ready for Santy? There’s always a special buzz around town on Christmas Eve. The last bit of frenzied shopping. The festive buskers. The packed out pubs with yuletide cheer on tap. If you are in the city, […]

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Perfect for when you’re ready to emerge from your Christmas hole. Those days between Christmas and New Years tend to all blend into one. It’s easy to let yourself fall into a pattern of movie, turkey sandwich, new movie, Celebrations box, another movie, and suddenly it’s 11pm and you haven’t left the sofa. And hey, […]

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Whether you’re a seasoned sea swimmer, or take this plunge only on an annual basis, here are some basics to keep you right! This is a Christmas tradition I can get behind. Going for a dip in the Irish sea really prepares you for a good Chrimbo feast afterwards, and feels incredibly wholesome at the […]

3 years ago

As rents in the city continue to rise. The five-star Merrion Hotel in Dublin 2 are looking to build accommodation for employees close to the building, as soaring rents are making it difficult for staff members to live and work in the city. Speaking to the Irish Times, the Merrion’s general manager Peter MacCann said they […]

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Brought to you by Lidl Avoid the dreaded dry turkey this year with these tips Christmas dinner is the biggest meal of the year, and a lot can go wrong if you mess up the timing or ingredients. Not ideal when you’ve got a table full of hungry family members walking waiting at the table. […]

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Brought to you by Lidl Let the wine steal the show this Christmas with these festive-worthy French reds from Lidl. With all the work that has to be done at this time of year – present buying, organising the turkey, making sure you haven’t left anyone off your Christmas card list – selecting the wine […]

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